Transmission Cooler

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

You can install a stack cooler in your vehicle. The Class ratings are there as a reference point to a hitch Class. For example if someone has a Class III hitch they can look at coolers, see a Class III and say, hey, I have a Class III hitch so this…

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

In order to reduce the transmission fluid temperatures in your 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500, I recommend using a transmission cooler like the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit part #D13504. Generally speaking, the best transmission…

The Derale Stacked Plate Transmission Cooler part #D51906 is one of the most efficient transmission coolers out there so this would be an excellent option that would work great. With that said you'll want the version of this that comes with the…

We do have all of the parts you're going to need, so never fear! For a hitch I recommend using the etrailer #e98863, which has a nice, durable powder coating that will hold up to the rigors of towing. This is a custom fit hitch so there's no…

Hey Dwayne, For your 2019 Escape I recommend the etrailer hitch #e98866. This is a no drill application so the installation is easy and offers a 3500lb towing capacity with a 350lb tongue weight capacity. My favorite thing about this hitch is the…

The Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit, item #D13501, is a Class II efficient transmission cooler and would definitely help the transmission on your JK, but since you are towing 2,000 pounds I would recommend a bit larger Class III…

While the overall capacity would seem like the most important thing to look at when choosing a weight distribution hitch, the actual factor that should be focused on the most is the tongue weight of the trailer; the tongue weight of your trailer…

I am glad that you have decided to use a Weight Distribution (WD) system. We always recommend going with one when your trailer weighs at least half of the weight of the tow vehicle, in your case a 2017 Toyota Highlander XLE. When looking at a WD…

You are a little on the warm side for your transmission fluid. If you can keep it under 200 degrees you will have the max life out of it. That being said transmissions really start to go downhill at 260 degrees. The Derale cooler part #D13503 with…

Yes, there is a port under the dash of your 2016 Honda Pilot for installing a brake controller like our best selling P3 part #90195. All you need is the install harness part #3070-P which is a confirmed fit. I attached an install video that shows…